Java Backend Developer

Job description: Technical Expertise to Look For: • Deep Java & Spring Boot Knowledge: Proven experience in building and scaling secure, high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and the Spring Boot framework. Familiarity with Spring Cloud distributed systems is a plus. • Expert-Level Relational Databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL): Strong data modeling skills, extensive experience with optimizing complex queries, and a deep understanding of database security features. Crucial knowledge includes indexing strategies, transaction management, connection pooling, and replication. • Authentication & Authorization: Hands-on experience implementing complex Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, JWT, and role-based access control (RBAC). • Security Best Practices: A security-first mindset with experience in data encryption (at rest and in transit), hashing algorithms (e.g., bcrypt, scrypt), and preventing common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, insecure deserialization). • Unit & Integration Testing: Proficiency with testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, and Spring Test. Experience with integration testing and end-to-end testing methodologies. • Caching & Messaging: Experience with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached) and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) for building highly performant and scalable systems. Role & Responsibilities: • Architect and build the core backend services, including robust user authentication, session management, and access control logic. • Design and optimize relational database schemas, ensuring scalability, high availability, and robust security. • Write critical, high-performance, and maintainable Java code, setting the standard for the backend codebase. • Lead a "Backend Pod" for 3-4 junior to mid-level developers, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. • Conduct thorough code reviews to enforce best practices in coding standards, security, performance, and API design. • Mentor junior developers on advanced Java backend development principles, efficient database interactions, and secure API design. • Break down complex backend features and tasks into manageable stories and subtasks for the development team. Years of Exp: • 4 - 5 Years Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year Work Location: In person